Motto:
“Give me a computer and a chai latte, and I can tackle the world.”
– Kate Franke
Hello!
My name is Kate Franke (she/her). I am a lifestyle and e-commerce-focused writer based in New York, NY. I am the Editorial Assistant of the Lifestyle Group at Hearst for brands such as Good Housekeeping and Woman’s Day.
In my position, I write a range of content, including e-commerce round-ups, news bites, educational explainers, and more. I also assist my team in building stories in CMS, testing products, creating social media content, coordinating with designers on graphics, and pitching new digital content.
Writing
Before my position at Good Housekeeping and Woman’s Day, I worked as a full-time freelancer at Food Network Magazine and The Pioneer Woman, where I manned Food Network’s front-of-book series ‘Watch This!’ about the network’s latest show news. I also assisted the Pioneer Woman’s market editor with various print projects, including pitching, sourcing, and organizing the publications annual gift guide. During this time, I also wrote digital content for The Pioneer Woman and helped the features team with story research.
Throughout my career, I have been fortunate enough to write for many amazing publications, including Good Housekeeping, Woman’s Day, Food Network Magazine, The Pioneer Woman Magazine, BHG, Dream Kitchens & Baths, Cottage Style, Beautiful Kitchens & Baths, Modern Farmhouse Style, Drake Mag, and The Times-Delphic.
Education
I graduated summa cum laude from Drake University in May 2022 with a dual degree: B.A. and B.A.J.M.C. While at Drake, I majored in Magazine Media and Writing with a minor in Leadership Development. I received honors from Kappa Tau Alpha and Sigma Tau Delta, as well as a Top Scholar Award for achieving the highest overall grade point average of any student in the School of Journalism & Mass Communications.
Passions
When I’m not writing, I can be found browsing local shops or watching movies new and old. Anything by Luca Guadagnino is a five-star for me. I also love testing new products and keeping up with the latest trends. Atoms sneakers have been a favorite of mine this season.
Whether it’s journalism, movies, music, or fashion, I am a big fan of media. I approach it with curiosity and an open mind, always wondering what the next great ‘thing’ will be.
